In New York, common law marriage was used frequently in the 19th and early 20th century. When a couple is common law married, they have all the rights and responsibilities of any married couple, and if they split up, a divorce is necessary rather than just informally dividing possessions.
Now through 3/14, Target has the Vitamin Water on sale for $1.00 making them $0.50 each after the coupon when you buy 2. Stop & Shop has the Vitamin Water, 20oz on sale this week for $1.00 making them $0.50 each after the coupon when you buy 2.
Well, it does seem to provide good profit margins for its maker. At Staples, you can pick up an assorted 12-pack of assorted 20-oz. vitaminwaters for $19.99. That's about 8 cents per ounce. Another form of Coca-Cola-produced sugar water, Coca-Cola Classic, fetches $11.99 for a 24-pack of 12-oz. cans at Staples.